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Ani DiFranco: An Interview
Ani DiFranco's raw, uncompromising voice has made her a force for 3 decades. We had a chance to catch up with her.
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80s Music in 6 Moments
In one single decade, music evolved in radical ways. Here are six key moments that helped shape the 80s.
How Parliament and Funkadelic Brought the 70s to a Freaky Climax
In 1979, Parliament and Funkadelic released two projects that helped close out the 70s-- and usher in the era of rap and hip hop.
“The Message”: Grandmaster Flash’s Pioneering Album
The roots of hip hop are complex. But there's no denying that, with "The Message," Grandmaster Flash really put it on the map.
Nile Rodgers: A (Deep) Appreciation
Nile Rodgers has been intertwined with some of the biggest hits of the last 40 years. How did it happen? And what if he hadn't taken them on?